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IAAP Hosts 57th Annual Convention, Safety Conference

The IAAP recently hosted their 57th Annual Convention and Safety Conference in Springfield, Ill., featuring various educational sessions, networking opportunities and a showcase of products and services by associate members. Keynote speaker, IDOT Secretary Gia Biagi, addressed industry updates and challenges.

- Midwest Edition #26
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The Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers (IAAP) held the 57th annual Convention and Aggregate Miner Safety Conference Dec. 2-3 at the Springfield Crowne Plaza in Springfield, Ill. The show is the largest aggregate industry trade show in the Midwest showcasing associate members' products and services.

The show began with an expanded Opening Reception and Casino Night in the Expo Hall. The enlarged layout allowed attendees to enjoy hors d'oeuvres and visit exhibitor booths then participate in Casino Night, the Bags Tournament and other activities in one centralized space. The evening also featured the $5,000 Education Raffle and a silent auction.

The expo serves as a central platform for companies to showcase products and services to IAAP members.

Lightning Talks, held in the main session room, allowed IAAP Expo exhibitors a platform to introduce their company, outline services, promote booth visits and share contest information. Educational topics included:

• Illinois Center for Transportation Research Update

IDOT Policy Seminar

• The Electricity Market and On-site Solar Opportunities

• The Future of AI in the Aggregates Industry

• Silica Rule and Other MSHA Issues

• Advancements in Construction Equipment and Electrification

This year's keynote was delivered by Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Secretary Gia Biagi.

For more information, visit iaap-aggregates.org. CEG

This story also appears on Aggregate Equipment Guide.

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(L-R): Josh Gibson, Chad Wissen, Kellen Harseim and Brian Goudie are ready to give information on their product lineup to attendees.
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(L-R) are Chris Ingram, Matt Gilmore, Zach Beck, all of Roland Machinery, and John Castleman of Kleeman at the Roland Machinery booth.
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(L-R) are Jason Falk, Craig Wellick, Zac Fowler and Shannon Burton, all of Beverly Materials, a Plote Construction company, and Gerald Bauer of ECCO FAB.
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Elliott Lorentsen (L) and Tom Jacob of Mid-States Aggregate Equipment had lots of information on the products they offer.
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(L-R) are Brad Susala, Ryan Stephens and Scott Peters of Heidelberg Materials.
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(L-R) are Anne Leslie, Ryan Leslie and Gianna Gulino of Raimonde Drilling.
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Jacob Ford (L) and Terry Nichols of Wendling Quarries talked with many vendors at the IAAP Convention.
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Kollee Burkhardsmeier (L) and Cole Barringer were at the RB Scott booth to demonstrate what the company can provide to the aggregate sector.
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(L-R) are Kyle Karr and Connor Jankowski of U.S. Equipment Sales and Rentals with Faith Carlson and Ivan Carlson of Kickapoo Sand and Gravel.
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(L-R) are Jason Shaw of Martin Equipment Co.; Nate Moreland of Pana Limestone Quarry; and Cody Harshbarger of Martin Equipment Co.
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Eldon Evans was at the Rackers Equipment booth to show guests the latest equipment the company offers.
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(L-R): The Finkbiner team included Matt Rokey, Bob Czarnowski, Payton Schmidt, Clyde Robison, Lucas Holloway and Sean Doyle.
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(L-R): Horton Supply Company’s Ian Watkins, Cody Edwards and Matt Bluenstock talk with Garrett Dye of New Frontier Materials.
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Logan Sparks (L) of Altorfer Cat and Scott Frank of Tri-Con Materials met up at the IAAP Convention.
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(L-R): Clyde Robison of Finkbiner Equipment talks with Joseph Scharf and Sandy Hutnick of Carri Scharf Materials.
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Nate Moreland (L) and Mike Laughlin of Pana Limestone Quarries spent time looking at various displays at the IAAP Convention.
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Nick Cady (L) and Jimmy Georgantones of Unified Screening and Crushing were on hand to show customers what products would best help their operations.
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Celebrating 100 years, the G. W. Van Keppel team of (L-R) Gabe Crawford and Justin Hoelscher explained to Ryan Watson of Hastie Mining why the aggregate supply company has been in business since 1926.
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(L-R) are Joe Peters, Mike Cwiertniak, Nathan Dohery and Tim Scannell of Midwest Crushing and Screening.
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(L-R): West Side Tractor’s Tate Van Overmeiren and Scott Stander talk with Josh Holeton, Steve Asche and Dustin Homb of Helm Materials.

(L-R): Josh Gibson, Chad Wissen, Kellen Harseim and Brian Goudie are ready to give information on their product lineup to attendees. (CEG photo)
(L-R) are Chris Ingram, Matt Gilmore, Zach Beck, all of Roland Machinery, and John Castleman of Kleeman at the Roland Machinery booth. (CEG photo)
(L-R) are Jason Falk, Craig Wellick, Zac Fowler and Shannon Burton, all of Beverly Materials, a Plote Construction company, and Gerald Bauer of ECCO FAB. (CEG photo)
Elliott Lorentsen (L) and Tom Jacob of Mid-States Aggregate Equipment had lots of information on the products they offer. (CEG photo)
(L-R) are Brad Susala, Ryan Stephens and Scott Peters of Heidelberg Materials. (CEG photo)
(L-R) are Anne Leslie, Ryan Leslie and Gianna Gulino of Raimonde Drilling. (CEG photo)
Jacob Ford (L) and Terry Nichols of Wendling Quarries talked with many vendors at the IAAP Convention. (CEG photo)
Kollee Burkhardsmeier (L) and Cole Barringer were at the RB Scott booth to demonstrate what the company can provide to the aggregate sector. (CEG photo)
(L-R) are Kyle Karr and Connor Jankowski of U.S. Equipment Sales and Rentals with Faith Carlson and Ivan Carlson of Kickapoo Sand and Gravel. (CEG photo)
(L-R) are Jason Shaw of Martin Equipment Co.; Nate Moreland of Pana Limestone Quarry; and Cody Harshbarger of Martin Equipment Co. (CEG photo)
Eldon Evans was at the Rackers Equipment booth to show guests the latest equipment the company offers. (CEG photo)
(L-R): The Finkbiner team included Matt Rokey, Bob Czarnowski, Payton Schmidt, Clyde Robison, Lucas Holloway and Sean Doyle. (CEG photo)
(L-R): Horton Supply Company’s Ian Watkins, Cody Edwards and Matt Bluenstock talk with Garrett Dye of New Frontier Materials. (CEG photo)
Logan Sparks (L) of Altorfer Cat and Scott Frank of Tri-Con Materials met up at the IAAP Convention. (CEG photo)
(L-R): Clyde Robison of Finkbiner Equipment talks with Joseph Scharf and Sandy Hutnick of Carri Scharf Materials. (CEG photo)
Nate Moreland (L) and Mike Laughlin of Pana Limestone Quarries spent time looking at various displays at the IAAP Convention. (CEG photo)
Nick Cady (L) and Jimmy Georgantones of Unified Screening and Crushing were on hand to show customers what products would best help their operations. (CEG photo)
Celebrating 100 years, the G. W. Van Keppel team of (L-R) Gabe Crawford and Justin Hoelscher explained to Ryan Watson of Hastie Mining why the aggregate supply company has been in business since 1926. (CEG photo)
(L-R) are Joe Peters, Mike Cwiertniak, Nathan Dohery and Tim Scannell of Midwest Crushing and Screening. (CEG photo)
(L-R): West Side Tractor’s Tate Van Overmeiren and Scott Stander talk with Josh Holeton, Steve Asche and Dustin Homb of Helm Materials. (CEG photo)


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